Ralph Lauren 2008 EDP

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Notorious

by Olivier Gillotin

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Ralph Lauren Notorious is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Olivier Gillotin. Notorious opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of White Chocolate, Peony, and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, Iris, and Vanilla. Ralph Lauren's Notorious carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Notorious is an absolute chameleon, equally likely to spark adoration as it is disdain. Forget the name, it's a classy, intriguing floral with a surprising gourmand twist that some find divine and others, well, just a bit off.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Bold
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Notorious Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and longevity, coupled with its elegant, warm spicy-floral profile, make it suitable for office and sophisticated evenings. However, its distinctive character might be a bit much for casual wear, and it lacks the freshness for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

It kicks off with a sharp, juicy burst of blackcurrant and zesty bergamot, underscored by a subtle pink pepper tickle. Then a plush heart of peony and carnation blooms, unexpectedly softened by a creamy white chocolate accord. The dry down is a sophisticated blend of earthy patchouli, warm vanilla, and a clean musk, leaving an elegant and distinctive trail.

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